Privilege Tax You are responsible for reporting to the OLCC the amount of any malt beverages, wine and cider you import into Oregon. You may be required to pay a tax on these malt beverages, wine and cider.

You must currently own, lease, or rent the business property or you must be in the process of purchasing, leasing, or renting the property. You may make any purchase, lease, or rent agreement contingent on obtaining a liquor license.

Determine whether your business will be a sole proprietorship or some form of legal entity (such as a corporation or limited liability company). If you are a legal entity you must be registered to do business in Oregon with the Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division.

Proof that you have, or will have access to the real property. Real property is the land or the building. This can be a lease, sale agreement or other proof of ownership, or a signed or draft document.

If you are buying the business, proof that you have, or will have access to the personal property. Personal property means the business, furnishings and equipment. This can be a lease, sale agreement or other proof of ownership, or a signed or draft document.

Submitting the Application Packet

You will be working with the office that covers the city or county where your business will be located.

Mail or deliver your completed application packet to the OLCC office that covers the city or county in Oregon where your business address is located. Do not include the license fee at this time.

If you need help completing your application, contact the OLCC office where you will be submitting your application packet.

Once the OLCC has determined that your application packet is complete and accurate, we will begin working on your application. We will then give you some documents to you take to the local government for their recommendation.

The local government is the city if your business address is within the city limits; or

The local government is the county if your business address is outside of the city limits

Contact your city or county to make sure you understand their process. They generally will not review your application until it is accepted by OLCC.

90-Day Temporary Authority to Operate

If you are taking over a business that already has a liquor license and are ready to operate the business immediately, we may be able to issue a 90-Day Temporary Authority to Operate.

You will be working with the OLCC office that covers the city or county where your business will be located. If you need help completing your application, or have additional questions, please contact the office where you will be submitting your application packet.